Are you a faculty candidate considering coming to Iowa State University? This Web page provides a list of sites that offer information about life at ISU, in Ames and in central Iowa. Click the links below for more information on a variety of important topics. For a printable list of the following links, download the Web Resources for Candidate Information (PDF).

• General ISU Information
• Diversity Information
• Women in STEM Fields
• Recreation and Entertainment
• Childcare
• Ames Information
• Des Moines and Iowa Information
• Newspapers

General ISU Information

• ISU Homepage: Links to visitors and diversity of interest to candidates
• Iowa State University Employment Opportunities
• ISU Visitors Guide: Links for maps, parking, arts & entertainment, about ISU & Ames CVB
• About ISU: Links to ISU Fact Book, colleges, arts, athletics
• ISU Fact Book: Everything you want to know about ISU.
• ISU's Dual Career Program
• Human Resources: Lists current job openings; links to information for potential employees.
• ISU Library: Homepage for the eLibrary
• Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT): Emphasis on student learning, scholarship of teaching and learning, instructional design, learning technologies, preparing future faculty.

Diversity Information

• Diversity at ISU: Lists diversity committees, ISU and community resources, including disability, multicultural organizations, campus climate stuies, calendar of events.
• Margaret Sloss Women's Center: Promotes equity for women on the ISU campus.
• WorkOut and WorkOut Friends: Listserves for LGBT faculty, staff and allies (to join, email: workout@iastate.edu).
• Student Organizations: Homepage for ISU student organizations.
• Iowa COMPASS: Free statewide information and referral service for people with disabilities.
• Latinos Unidos: Nonprofit organization promoting leadership, unity, education in the Hispanic community.
• Women's Cultural Collective: Iowa women's organization that promotes community building and provides a safe atmosphere for lesbians.

Women in STEM Fields

• Program for Women in Science & Engineering (PWSE): Information on how to get involved.
• ISU ADVANCE: Includes events, resources, links to other sites.
• Society of Women Engineers: Heart of Iowa Section of SWE.

Recreation and Entertainment

• Iowa State Center: Calendar of cultural events.
• ISU Theatre: Information and calendar of student theatre presentations.
• ISU Museums: Information on exhibits and programs at ISU museums
• Reiman Gardens: Indoor and outdoor gardens, butterfly wing.
• ISU Lectures: Calendar and description of events, lectures, presentations.
• ISU Recreation Services: Indoor & outdoor facilities, fitness programs, clubs.
• ISU Golf Course: Veenker Memorial Golf Course
• Iowa Public Radio: WOI AM and FM broadcast from ISU campus.

Childcare

• Childcare Resources: Includes information on how to find childcare, services on campus, other campus programs.
• Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral: Community-based agencies provide services for parents, care-givers, employers, community groups.
• ISU YWCA: Maintains a sitters list.
• ISU YMCA: Programs include summer campus for kids.
• Story County Family: Provides a resource directory of programs and services for children and families in Story County.
• Daycare Resource Connection: Lists daycares in Ames.

Ames Information

• City of Ames: Includes sections on government, living in Ames, employment, facilities, events calendar. Links to library.
• Ames Parks & Recreation
• Ames Public Library
• Ames School District
• Mary Greeley Medical Center: Local hospital.
• McFarland Clinic: Local multi-specialty clinic.
• Ames Chamber of Commerce
• Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau: Good source of visitor info.
• Ames Information: General information about Ames through areaguides.net.
• Real Estate Listings: Houses for sale in Ames area.

Des Moines and Iowa Information

• City of Des Moines: Information for residents and visitors.
• Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
• State of Iowa: Includes Living in Iowa section with key information.
• Iowa Department of Economic Development: Includes sections on business, travel, careers, including a multicultural section with links to resources, events, agencies.

Newspapers

• Iowa State Daily: ISU student newspaper
• Ames Tribune: Local newspaper
• Des Moines Register: Statewide coverage